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French actor Gerard Depardieu has beenaccused of rape and sexual assaultby a 22-year-old actress and dancer, theBBCreports.

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A lawyer for Depardieutold AFPthat the actor absolutely denies any attack, any rape.

The actress had also reportedly beenreceiving professional advicefrom Depardieu.

This is a developing story.

We will update as more information becomes available.